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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Layout Styling the "Wildlife" div with Background Properties

Godwin luke
Godwin luke
931 Points
Posted by Godwin luke
Godwin luke
931 Points

Next, define the background property and value that prevents a background image from repeating in any direction.help plz

Is this not correct?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.wildlife {
background-image: url('img/bear.jpg')

 background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
        <div class="primary-content t-border">
            <p class="intro">
                Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in California. It's home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's reputation.
            </p>
            <a class="callout" href="#more">Find out more</a>
      <div class="wildlife">
        <h2>Check out all the Wildlife</h2>
        <p>
          As spawning season approaches, the fish acquire a humpback and protuberant jaw. After spawning, they die and their carcasses provide a feast for gatherings of <a href="#mink">mink</a>, <a href="#bears">bears</a>, and <a href="#eagles">bald eagles</a>.
        </p>
      </div><!-- End .wildlife -->
            <a class="callout" href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,967 Points
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,967 Points

You are missing a semicolon at the end of this line:

background-image: url('img/bear.jpg')
Juan Pino
Juan Pino
25,107 Points
Juan Pino
Juan Pino
25,107 Points

The error might be in the background-image file path, you must exit the css folder, then enter the img folder.

background-image: url(../img/bear.jpg');
background-repeat: no-repeat;